Cast Your Vote for 2016’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit
A lot of ridiculous lawsuits were filed in New Jersey this year, but only one can be crowned 2016’s Most Ludicrous Lawsuit. Cast your vote now for this year’s “winner.”
Top News Clips for the Week of November 19-25
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of November 19-25.
Top News Clips for the Week of November 12-18
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of November 12-18.
Top News Clips for the Week of November 5 – 11
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of November 5 - 11.
Top News Clips for the Week of October 29-November 4
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of October 29-November 4.
It’s Not That Courts Can’t Do It, It’s That They Shouldn’t Have To
In a recent issue of the New Jersey Law Journal, the Editorial Board hailed the work of the U.S. District Court judge in California that quickly disposed of the headline-generating case over the amount of ice Starbucks puts in its iced coffees. Wonderful. As the Board notes, the case “comes dangerously close to warranting Rule 11 sanctions.”
A Tort Reformer Visits the American Museum of Tort Law
From the moment I heard Ralph Nader was opening a museum of tort law, I knew I had to go. I love visiting museums, and having worked on lawsuit reform issues for most of my post-law school career, this one really piqued my interest. So, I took a trip to the American Museum of Tort Law to see what it had to offer. What I found was a fledgling operation that needs to reevaluate either its name or its exhibits if it wants to take off.
Happy Love Your Lawyer Day
Thank you to all the lawyers on our staff, board, [...]
Kelchen Speaks at NJ State Bar’s Young Lawyers Symposium
On October 29, Emily Kelchen, NJCJI’s Director of Public Affairs [...]
Top News Clips for the Week of October 22-28
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of October 22-28.